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Experiments by Gwern and Mercor

LLM poetry and the "greatness" question Experiments by Gwern and Mercor Hollis Robbins Jan 08, 2026 125 29 32 Share I have been looking at the ability of large language models (LLMs) to write poetry for more than five years . With every new model, the technical abilities improve: pro models can produce lines and stanzas, handle rhyme and meter, and create surprising and witty turns of phrase, produce impressive metaphors. Technique is not the problem. Does any LLM output rise to the level of good poetry, or even great poetry? It’s a different question than studies about favorable ratings ask.

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